#1
What does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) measure?
Personality preferences
ExplanationAssesses personality based on preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions.
#2
What does the acronym CBT stand for in the context of psychological assessment?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
ExplanationA psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions.
#3
Which of the following is a self-report personality assessment method?
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
ExplanationSelf-reporting method where individuals respond to statements about themselves.
#4
Which projective test involves creating stories about ambiguous pictures?
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
ExplanationAssesses personality by analyzing stories created about ambiguous images.
#5
Which of the following is a commonly used self-report questionnaire to assess psychopathology?
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
ExplanationMeasures the severity of depression symptoms through self-reporting.
#6
Which personality assessment method relies on the interpretation of a person's dreams?
Projective Dream Analysis
ExplanationAnalyzes dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings.
#7
What does the 16PF Questionnaire assess?
Personality traits
ExplanationAssesses 16 primary personality traits, such as warmth, reasoning, emotional stability, dominance, etc.
#8
What is the purpose of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
Revealing underlying needs and conflicts
ExplanationReveals personality dynamics through storytelling about ambiguous images.
#9
Who developed the concept of the 'Big Five' personality traits?
Costa and McCrae
ExplanationIdentified five core personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
#10
What is the primary aim of the Rorschach Inkblot Test?
Assessing psychopathology
ExplanationAssesses psychological disorders based on interpretations of inkblot images.
#11
Which of the following is a limitation of projective personality tests?
Reliability issues
ExplanationConcerns about consistency and repeatability of results.
#12
What is the primary focus of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)?
Measuring psychopathology
ExplanationAssesses psychological disorders and personality traits.
#13
In the context of personality assessment, what does the acronym NEO stand for?
Neuroticism, Extroversion, Openness
ExplanationRepresents three of the Big Five personality traits.
#14
Who developed the projective personality test known as the 'Picture Story Exercise (PSE)'?
Karen Horney
ExplanationDesigned to reveal personality dynamics through storytelling.